BlackBerry Software

Print To Go is a new feature introduced in BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2, which allows you to “print” documents from your computer to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Instead of outputting to a printer, documents are conveniently converted to Adobe PDF files and wirelessly transported to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet where you can easily manage and organize them. You can use Print To Go to “print” any file – including documents, webpages, diagrams and more.

One update that kind of went under the radar yesterday was an update for the BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac OS. This update provides improved BlackBerry PlayBook support and OS 2.0 compatibility. There are also a number of fixed issues as well. So if you have a Mac OS you should make sure that you get this update.

Here is a list of fixed issues:

Installation/Connection

Previously, if you had two BlackBerry devices (smartphones or tablets) connected to the BlackBerry Desktop Software, and you disconnected one device by pulling the USB cable while the other device was synchronizing data, the BlackBerry Desktop Software stopped syncing data with the connected device. (DT 2387805)

Previously, if you had BlackBerry Desktop Software 2.1 installed on your computer and you installed BlackBerry Device Manager 2.2, when you connected your smartphone or your tablet to your computer, the BlackBerry Desktop Software did not launch automatically. (DT 2055040)

Pictures

Previously, if an album in iPhoto had a large amount of pictures (20,000), CPU and memory usage spiked when you opened the BlackBerry Desktop Software. (DT 1042729)

Previously, if you optimized your pictures to sync to your device, the time stamp was changed. (DT 805107)

By now you have probably heard about RIM's release of the highly anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0. For months now, all anyone in the BlackBerry community could do was talk about PlayBook OS 2.0. Rumors and guesses of when it would be released had everyone on their toes, and had others running out of patience. They say good things come to those who wait. Was this the case with PlayBook OS 2.0? Did RIM deliver on what so many have been waiting for? After spending some time with the PlayBook OS 2.0 this is my review.

With the current leaked OS 7.1 releases we've been able to gain access to some pretty cool new features. One of those features is that you can now stream files straight from your BlackBerry device via Wi-Fi (Media Server) wireless connection.

RIM has been working together with (DLNA)Digital Living Network Alliance , through their dedicated hard work to make this feature available to BlackBerry OS 7.1 devices. It has been verified that this feature works, and is now available for the BlackBerry Bold, Torch, and Curve devices, with other OS 7.1 devices to follow.

I have compiled several pictures from my BlackBerry Bold 9900 into a tutorial to show everyone how to stream media successfully on their BlackBerry device. Let's get started!

After a good six months in Beta Zone, BlackBerry Desktop Manager v7.0 has officially released today.

We are currently not seeing any changelog, but we've heard that it does improve syncing capabilities. I've personally used the version found it Beta Zone since August & i've noticed that a full backup of my 9900 takes half the time it would take on Desktop Manager v6.0

BlackBerry came out to celebrate the industry-only Rolling Stone Awards night in Sydney. Jim Finn from Art vs. Science chatted to a host of Aussie and international music legends, including Lupe Fiasco, Kimbra, Dan Sultan and Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, about their music loves.

With 'Go BBM' BlackBerry Plan from Vodafone, prepaid subscribers can avail of BBM services at Rs. 5 per day, and postpaid subscribers for Rs 129 per month.

Additionally, as a part of the introductory offer, subscribers who purchase a BlackBerry Curve 8520 or BlackBerry Curve 9300 smartphone till February 2012 will be able to avail of a one-year unlimited access to BBM from date of purchase.

Official OS version version 7.0.0.590 has been released for the Curve 9360 from Orange Poland. If you have a Curve 9360 its time once again to get out that USB cord and give your device a fresh new OS. As always please remember to let us know your findings/fixes.

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Today RIM announced the availability BlackBerry® Business Cloud Services for Microsoft Office 365. This new service allows organizations to expand their Microsoft mail services to the cloud and manage their BlackBerry deployments in the cloud.

One of the nice things about this service is that customers that are already subscribed to the Office 365 suite or standalone Exchange Online and works with BlackBerry smartphones on business or consumer data plans. The service is actually very robust and offers a comparable features that a typical BES server would have.

Having it cloud based makes it an affordable alternative for many organizations. In addition RIM's partnership with software giant Microsoft helps alleviate some of the nasty licensing that many organizations have to go through. Here is a brief statement taken from RIM's official press release:

“Microsoft’s partnership with RIM exemplifies our commitment to providing customers with the best productivity experience across the PC, browser and phone,” said Julia White, Senior Director of Microsoft's Exchange Product Management Group. “The availability of BlackBerry Business Cloud Services is great news for Office 365 and BlackBerry customers who want to get the maximum benefit from these two business collaboration services.”

The BBH-Tool has been recently upgraded with several new additions and fixes courtesy of lyricidal from BBH-Plus. He has released a new bundle of goodies for anyone with enough time and patience to edit and/or modify their BlackBerry device's OS, or any changes as they see fit.

Warning: this is not for inexperienced users. Any changes that you make on your device, is done on your own risk. BBOS is not responsible for any damages. We strongly suggest that you please create a backup file of your BlackBerry device prior to making any changes using the BBH-Tool.

Our friend Ronen from BerryReview has just received information from sources that RIM has set a launch date for February 17th to release PlayBook OS 2.0 to the masses. There have been numerous rumors flying around as to what the actual ETA will be, but if this rings true, we will be updating out PlayBook's shortly after Valentine's Day!

A new BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta build has been released for developers, v2.0.0.7111, which can be obtained by re-registering your BlackBerry PlayBook for Beta access.To install the 2.0.0.7111 Beta on your PlayBook, you must register your PIN (see link below) and install the update within the 24 hour window.

This version of software contains support for developers to test their applications against the following runtimes:

Runtime for Android apps

Adobe AIR 3.0

WebWorks

Native API 2.0

Note: This beta version of OS 2.0 does not contain end user features such as: email, calendar contacts, video store, etc.

The popular PlayBook rooting application Dinglberry has been updated to version 3.0. This is update is packed full of goodies from the team lead by Dingleberry creator Chris Wade AKA @cmwdotme. Dingleberry has come a long way since its arrival last year, and has opened the doors up for many creative minds. Thanks to Dinglberry we can now do things like have access to the Full Android Market, and USB storage devices to our PlayBooks. Dingleberry 3.0 now allows for downgrading as well as the much anticipated ability to view hulu.

BlackBerry's most popular Bible app has been updated to version 3.7. Version 3.7 now allows users more granular control over their bookmarks. Anyone that uses this app will know that bookmarks are big deal when reading. The update also brings some communication and font fixes. Here is what's new in this release:

New bookmark features: List the bookmark by labels, Select from existing labels to add to bookmarks, Select multiple bookmarks for mass operation such as deletion, highlightin, and changing lables

when the communication has difficulties, the requests are queued instead of sent simultaneously to the server.

The font size can be set in points instead of 3 fixed levels of pixels, so that the text can be more easily read on higher-resolution screens.